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Shellsburg receives grant for Prairie Forest Trail project
Shellsburg has received wonderful news for our community.
The Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) has been awarded a "Keep Iowa Beautiful" grant of $4,950 for the Prairie Forest Trail project. The Keep Iowa Beautiful Foundation partners with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources each year to make grants available for beautification projects and we were fortunate to be awarded our full request. Kylie Hansen becomes Kettlebell Advantage instructor
Kylie Hansen of Urbana, a 2-year member at Kettlebell Advantage, attended the Hardstyle Kettlebell Certification (HKC™) in Saint Paul, Minn., this week.
Like the RKC, the HKC includes a qualifying test of physical strength to ensure that those who attend the HKC have a reasonable level of fitness. The HKC is earned through diligent testing of each candidate. FSB donates $1,000 to VFD in honor of Charles Yundt
Farmers Savings Bank & Trust has made a $1,000 contribution to the Vinton Community Foundation in memory of Charles M. Yundt. Charles Yundt served as a director of the bank for 30 years. Helen Yundt knew of her husband’s love for the Vinton Fire Department and asked the VCF to donate the funds from FSB to the Vinton Fire Department in memory of Charles. Medallion Hunt: Finders have discovered hiding places of first 2
The Vinton Party in the Park Medallion Hunt is under way.
The clues for the first two medallions are:
1. A 1980, advertisement boasts wood & ceramic beads, arrangements made to order and inspirational books at this location.
2. The secret Pythias Brothers arrived by train to meet here.
Both medallions have been found; look fo
Quaker donates to help Eastern Iowa Honor Flights
Stretching the food dollars??? Eastern Iowa Honor Flight in
co-operation with Quaker Oats is offering a food bag for a $5 donation.
Booth will be set up during Party in the Park in Vinton on June 28.
Retail value of food is approx. 40-50 dollars. All monies raised will
be donated to Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. Our Web site is
eihonorflight. Farmers Market season begins in Vinton
Children (and adults, too) released helium-filled balloons, hoping theirs would be returned from the longest distance by whoever finds it.
Adults (and children, too) browsed the selection of fresh garden produce and home-baked goods.
The Schmidt Family Band -- known now as Strait Run -- performed classic rock songs near the tables and outdoor cooking equipment of the Merchant family. Historic B-17 on display in area; tours, flights available to public
If you like American history, military history, airplanes, aviation history and/or tributes to American veterans, an event in Eastern Iowa this weekend offers something that will inspire you in all of these pursuits, and more.
The Aluminum Overcast, a B-17 bomber made at the end of World War Ii, is on display at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. VSMS recognizes 3rd Trimester Honor Roll students
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Honor Roll students for the Third Trimester are listed below. Click each link to see the complete list, as submitted by VSMS staff:
6th Grade A
6th Grade B
7th Grade A
7th Grade B
8th Grade A
8th Grade B
Vinton Police Chief Tilson announces retirement from law enforcement
Vinton Police Chief Jeff Tilson has announced his intention to leave his position.
On his Facebook page, Tilson posted this today:
After spending my entire adult life in law enforcement, the last 24 years with the Vinton Police Department, the last 23 as Chief, I've submitted my resignation as Chief of Police of Vinton effective on Friday, August 1st.
VSHS names T3 Honor Roll members
Vinton-Shellsburg High School Honor Roll members for the third trimester have received recognition from school leaders.
Click HERE to see the list.